January 20
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
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A popular notion entering this season suggested that the Penguins, Flyers, Rangers and Devils were all strong candidates to qualify for the NHL postseason, with the Islanders as the only Atlantic Division team without playoff aspirations. With more than half the season gone, however, the Islanders' rebuilding is ahead of schedule. Led by a trio of talented goaltenders and rookie sniper John Tavares, the Islanders entered Tuesday's game at Mellon Arena in the No. 8 position in the Eastern Conference. "I'm not really surprised at all," Penguins defenseman Jay McKee said. "They have a lot of good players and they have three good goalies. Not too many teams have that." Rick DiPietro, who ..."
January 20
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
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Sidney Crosby recorded a six-point night and Evgeni Malkin produced a hat trick, including the game-winning goal, as the Penguins blew a three-goal lead but still managed to defeat the New York Islanders, 6-4, tonight at Mellon Arena. It was Malkin's fifth career hat trick. Crosby's six points ties a career high. Much of the first period was a reminder that the Penguins were coming off a lengthy road trip and that the Islanders had played the previous day. Neither team generated much in the way of cohesion or energy, instead settling for a barrage of offside infractions. Both starting goaltenders - Brent Johnson for the Penguins and Dwayne Roloson for the Islanders - were sharp in the ..."